Michael J Grills

Michael J Grills

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 35 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Northglenn, CO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family

11152 Huron St, Suite 208, Northglenn, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 40%

32 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 35 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Offices of Michael J Grills

11152 Huron St, Suite 208, Northglenn, CO, 80234

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Michael J Grills's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Insurance

Posted by James | May 17, 2013 | Insurance

Trustworthy, sincere and very skilled professionally

Mr. Grills was extremely helpful to our family, his concern is genuine and his professional expertise thorough and, for us, indispensable. We strongly recommend Mr. Grills especially to anyone who is dealing, at disadvantage, with a large insurance company.

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Michael J Grills's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Pescador

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He maintained excellent professionalism, advocated strongly for his client, and also avoided undue escalation that would have wasted time and money for both parties. He was willing to explore creative options to help the clients solve the problem."

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Michael Taylor

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a staunch advocate for his clients and keeps their best interests out front."

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Rachel Drude

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike provided prompt expertise on a novel issue involving Colorado law for one of my Florida probate cases. He is dedicated and genuine. He went above and beyond what I expected."

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Vernon Ready

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Mike Grills as a skilled and knowledgeable advocate. He cares about his clients, and always looks for ways to surpass their expectations. I have been fortunate enough to see Mike's good work up close, including as opposing counsel. He understands the law and applies it in clever ways for the benefit of those he represents. On top of all that, he's a good person. Go hire him."

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Lawrence King

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mike as a mediator on several divorce and family law cases. He is a highly prepared, intelligent advocate for his clients and his "big picture" assessment has led to the parties' finding creative solutions. I regularly endorse him for parties in the North Suburban area seeking counsel in divorce matters."

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Joshua Stoll

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mike Grills. He is bright, passionate litigator, and a great guy. Mike is very well respected by fellow attorneys (like myself) and judges, and can be trusted to handle every case with his customary excellence."

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Autumn Scardina

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a strong advocate for his clients. He is well versed in domestic law and a formidable opponent."

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Roger Westlund

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a vigorous advocate for his clients, with an understanding of the practical aspects of resolving difficult family law cases."

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Stephen Harkess

Child custody lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Michael as opposing counsel on a domestic matter. Michael is an excellent attorney who is more interested in solving problems than in driving up costs."

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Guy Greenstein

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael for over 20 years. He's a great person and knows his stuff. Very trustworthy."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Loren Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I view Mike as one of the leaders in our local bar association, and legal community. He is an excellent attorney, and I would not hesitate to use him if I were in need."

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Michael Zywicki

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Michael as opposing counsel on a domestic matter. Michael is a rare breed in domestic practice. He actively works to settle cases fairly and quickly. Many domestic attorney's thwart the settlement process to justify their high costs under the guise of zealous advocacy. Michael is mindful of the costs and understands the importance of ensuring his clients are adequately represented. I would highly recommend him!"

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Maureen O'Brien

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael Grills since law school 23 years ago. He was a hard worker then, and continues to be a hard worker for his clients now. He is well respected in the legal community and does excellent work for his clients. I have no hesitation recommending him for you legal needs."

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Michael Taylor

Family lawyer

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Marc Milavitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lawrence King

Mediation lawyer

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Roger Westlund

Family lawyer

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Vernon Ready

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Loren Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Zywicki

Family lawyer

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Paula Greisen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Maureen O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Michael Grills

Associations

1997 - Present

Adams/Broomfield Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

1990 - 1997

Boulder County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Parental Responsibilities of M.D.E., 12 CA2482(Colo.App. 2013).

Ruling in favor of father (Michael's client)

Williams v. State Dept. of Highways, 879 P.2d. 490 (Colo.App. 1994).

Ruling in favor of Michael's client

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Education

1990

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

1999

Boulder County Bar Association Newsletter From Custody to Parental Responsibility: An overview ofthe Changing Face of Child Custody Law in Colorado

1990

University of Colorado Law Review “Expert Testimony on Rape Trauma Syndrome in Colorado: Broadening Admissibility to Address the Question of Consent in Sexual Assault Prosecutions”

Languages

English

Activity

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